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2026 Brain Cancer Discovery Grants

Cancer Biology, Oncology, Neuroscience and research grant from Cure Brain Cancer Foundation

Closed on Wednesday, Sep 30

Up to A$50,000
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About

Three seed awards support innovative brain-cancer projects that are not yet ready for larger funding. Projects should establish feasibility through pilot experiments, initial validation, prototypes or new therapeutic concepts. The application is a one-page proposal explaining the idea, work plan, milestones, budget and route to further development.

Eligibility

Career stage: PhD · Postdoc · Early independent researcher · Mid-career researcher · Established researcher

Apply with a supervisor or host

Covers: AUD 50,000 per award supports a 12-month proof-of-concept project; the three-award pool is not the amount per applicant.

Host location: Australia

An eligible host in Australia and an Australia-based researcher or Australian-led team are required.

Eligibility source

Reviewed Sep 24, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

Researchers at any career stage may apply with an eligible Australian institution’s endorsement. Australia-based researchers and Australian-led teams are eligible.

Topics

seed awardsbrain-cancer projectspilot experimentsinitial validationprototypestherapeutic conceptsfeasibilityone-page proposalmilestonesfurther development

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Source: curebraincancer.org.au